Nicobar Pigeon
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Nicobar Pigeon
caloenas nicobarica
The Nicobar Pigeon is a beautiful bird with shiny green and blue feathers! It loves to eat fruits and seeds and can be found in tropical forests.
Habitat: Tropical forests and coastal areas in the Nicobar Islands.
Appearance
The Nicobar Pigeon has dazzling iridescent green and blue plumage with bronze undertones across its head and body, contrasting sharply with its pure white tail. Its shaggy, elongated neck feathers give it a unique, flamboyant appearance, easily distinguishing it from other pigeons.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusCaloenas
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Nicobar Pigeons often gather in huge flocks on tiny islands to sleep safely.
They prefer to walk on the forest floor but fly powerfully between islands.
They swallow small stones, called grit, to help their gizzard grind tough seeds.
This pigeon is the closest living relative of the extinct Dodo bird!
Special abilities
Ability
Rainbow Ruffles
Nicobar Pigeons have dazzling iridescent feathers that shimmer, helping them camouflage in jungle or attract a mate.
Ability
Powerful Seed Crusher
Nicobar Pigeons can digest tough seeds because of their strong gizzard, which helps them access nutrients from hard foods.
Ability
Island Hopper
Nicobar Pigeons can fly between islands, helping them find food and safe roosting spots across their fragmented habitat.
Ability
Night Rooster
Nicobar Pigeons can safely roost high in trees at night, which helps protect them from ground predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 36-40 cm
- Wingspan
- 40-45 cm
- Weight
- 0.22-0.3 kg
- Lifespan
- 8-15 years
- Top Speed
- 55 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1
- Incubation
- 18-20 days
Diet & Feeding
These pigeons are ground foragers, mostly eating fallen fruits and seeds from the forest floor.
Primary Foods
- Fallen fruits
- Seeds
- Berries
- Nuts
- Small invertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Indian Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica
Consumes fallen fruits and seeds.
eats
Velvet Apple
Diospyros discolor
Forages for its fallen fruits.
eaten by
Reticulated Python
Python reticulatus
Python can prey on adults and fledglings.
eaten by
Long-tailed Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
Monkeys may raid nests for eggs.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Green PigeonIsland PigeonNicobar Dove
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Nicobar Pigeon?
36-40 cm
What is Nicobar Pigeon's wingspan?
40-45 cm
How much does Nicobar Pigeon weigh?
0.22-0.3 kg
How long does Nicobar Pigeon live?
8-15 years
How fast can Nicobar Pigeon move?
55 km/h
What does Nicobar Pigeon eat?
These pigeons are ground foragers, mostly eating fallen fruits and seeds from the forest floor.
Where is Nicobar Pigeon usually found?
Tropical forests and coastal areas in the Nicobar Islands.
How does Nicobar Pigeon hunt?
Foraging
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